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| OXFORD MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS |
| Dayton, OH.....Saturday, October 18th marked the kickoff of another season of competition for the athletes of OXFORD MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS (OMAF). Each year the Taekwondo National Championships are held in the summer and tournament veterans and first time competitors who competed at the TTF Champions Tournament held at Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. This event was Canada. The OMAF team which consisted of Nichole Ker, Adam Eaton, Chris Hoover, Joey Bates, Josh Bates, Abby Gray and Joel Gray were coached by former National Team Members, Adriel Gray and Carman Gray. Ker, Eaton and Hoover were all competing in their first tournament. Each of these beginners brought home medals from the two events in which they competed. Nichole Ker and Joey Bates earned gold medals in their Sparring Divisions and Nichole also earned a silver in her Forms Division. Chris Hoover brought home two silver medals, finishing second in Forms & Sparring. Adam Eaton and Abby Gray finished 1st in both Forms and Sparring Divisions, each earning two gold medals. Josh Bates fought a tough battle to bring home the silver in his Sparring Division while Joel Gray fighting in his first tournament as a Black Belt finished 3rd and won the bronze medal. Once again, Oxford was well represented by a tradition of excellence which continues on in these outstanding athletes. Although some of the names may change from year to year, one thing is clear....There is no substitute for hard work, perseverance and diligence. Anyone can be a champion, whether it is in the competition ring or in the arena of LIFE, the choice is yours! |
| OMAF STUDENTS WIN BIG AT CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 18TH |
| Chris Hoover |
| Joshua Bates |
| Abby Gray |
| Joey Bates |
| Joel Gray |
| Adam Eaton |
| Nichole Kerr |
| Coach Adriel Gray |
| Coach Carman Gray |
| That was the attitude that the six (6) Oxford Martial Arts and Fitness athletes had when they competed at the 2008 USA-Taekwondo Junior Olympics Sr. National Championships held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Sophie Peterson, Khalid Osman, Joey Bates, Josh Bates, Abby Gray and Joel Gray put their skills to the test along with approximately 3000 other participants from all across the United States and Puerto Rico during the 6 day event ( June 30 – July 5). All six athletes competed in their Sparring Divisions, while Sophie Peterson also competed in the Forms Division (a choreographed group of techniques arranged to simulate sparring multiple opponents) of the tournament. Coached by Carman and Adriel Gray, 15 year old Khalid Osman opened the competition for Team OMAF with a Bronze Medal. Khalid’s 2 point loss in the semi-finals came to the eventual champion of the division. While Khalid wanted to come home with Gold, he is now determined to work even harder in preparation for next year’s championships. Josh Bates fought in a very tough 14-15 year old Heavyweight Division, where each fight was decided by two points or less. In the final fight, Josh took an early lead but lost the Championship by one point in a tightly contested battle to bring home the Silver Medal. On the next day of competition, July 4th, Sophie Peterson, competing in her first National Sparring competition, earned a Bronze Medal for her third place finish. Coach Carman Gray said, “ She fought hard and never back down from the more experienced opponent.” Sophie also brought home a second Bronze Medal in her Forms Division. Bringing home two medals from Nationals is an accomplishment few people obtain. Joel Gray rounded out the 4th of July celebration for Team OMAF as he won his first ever National Championship Gold Medal. Joel started off with a solid win against his opponent from Puerto Rico. As he worked his way through the competition he got stronger and stronger outscoring his opposition by more each step of the way. In the final fight, Joel tripled the score of his opponent. With this National Championship, he joins his five (5) siblings, Adriel, Jacob, Carman, Joshua and Abby, having won National Titles. |
| OMAF PICNIC, A BIG SUCCESS!! |
| Saturday, August 30th, MARKERS' WALLY WORLD, LIBERTY, INDIANA.... A day of friends, family, food, fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended the 2008 OXFORD MARTIAL This annual picnic and awards banquet was kicked-off with more than 100 attendees enjoying a wide variety of food followed by recognition of the OMAF members who made up the 2008 OMAF Jr. Nationals Team. Joey Bates, Josh Bates, Sophie Peterson, Khalid Osman, Abby Gray and Joel Gray all received trophies in recognition of their achievements at the National Championships in Detroit, MI. The annual awards portion of the program followed the National Team recognition. Oscar Broshear and Jillian Berger were named as the |
| Little Dragons of the Year. The Most Improved Student of the Year went to Joey Bates. The Competitor of the of the highest awards, Student of The Year, was awarded to Barb Gannod. She was chosen for this honor for her example of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit (the tenets of Taekwondo) in addition to her talent in the art of Taekwondo. John Winkler was the recipient of the Master Richard Lewis Award. This is the highest award given out by Oxford Martial Arts & Fitness. Mr. John Winkler was chosen for this award because of his dedication, contributions and service to the sport and art of Taekwondo. Following the awards portion of the |
| the 8-9 year old Division. Joey won his way to the semi-finals in impressive fashion. In the semi-final round Joey took an early lead in the hard fought match but eventually fell behind at the end of the match, Joey was unable to regain the lead and earned a Bronze Medal for his 3rd place finish. Abby Gray finished off the fireworks and the Championships for this week for Team OMAF. While only 9 years of age, this was Abby’s 3rd National Championship of her young career. While they enjoyed the trip to the National Championships, they still hunger for even greater accomplishments so training continues for the next challenge in competition and in LIFE! |
| This interactive program was a combination of common-sense lifeskills and practical self-defense techniques. The students represented a wide range of backgrounds as well as ages. Major Sean Murray of the United States Marine Corps. taught this seminar. Major Murray is a Close Combat Instructor, currently assigned as a Marine Officer Instructor to the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) at Miami University. He has eleven (11) years of Active Duty Service and has served 2 tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. All proceeds collected went to the Wounded Warrior Project. This is a non-profit organization which provides unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members. |
| SELF DEFENSE SERIES |
| 6 OMAF STUDENTS BRING HOME 7 MEDALS FROM USA-T JR. OLYMPICS FORD FIELD / DETROIT, MICHIGAN |
| Oxford Martial Arts and Fitness held its quarterly Promotion Test on November 11, 2008. From Beginners to, eight students demonstrated their abilities, talents and knowledge as they passed their promotion test. The Testing Board consisted of Master Richard Lewis, Master Robert Pace, Ms. Adriel Gray, Ms. Carman Gray, Mr. John Winkler and Mr. Joshua Gray. In the that of a beginning student with no previous knowledge of Taekwondo. Students progress through 10 levels before they can test for their Black Belt. All students must pass a written test as well as demonstrate their abilities in Forms, One-Step Sparring, Olympic Sparring, General Taekwondo of a family affair as the Eaton Family (Tim, Emily and Adam and Jennifer), the Gannod Family (Barb, Mateo and Eddie) and Nichole Ker all successfully passed their test. The following were promoted to their next rank: Eddie Gannod and Jennifer Eaton were promoted to Yellow Tip. Nichole Ker, Emily Eaton, Adam Eaton and Tim Eaton were promoted to Yellow Belt. Barb Gannod was promoted to Green Tip. Mateo Gannod was promoted to Green Belt. Congratulations to all of our successful students!! OMAF will hold its next Promotion Test in 3 months, Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Will you be ready? |
| BRING A BUDDY DAY |
| picnic, OMAF students entertained all present as they participated in a Talent” contest. Several After much consideration, the judges awarded Adam Eaton with the First Place prize for his musical talents. Children and adults joined in a game of water balloon toss, corn-hole, played on the giant slide and drove the go-carts at Markers Wally World to finish off the day of fun and games. |
| November 11, 2008 PROMOTION TEST RESULTS |
| SCHEDULE & PAST ARTICLES |
OMAF students traveled to Blue Ash on Saturday, 11-5-11 to participate in the
Ohio Taekwondo Academy Tournament held at the Blue Ash Recreation
Center. Of the 14 athletes, 8 of them were first time competitors. 5 of the
first-timers' earned 1st place in at least one of their divisions. OMAF students
participated in 28 divisions and brought home 13 FIRST PLACE trophies, 8
second place trophies, 6 third place trophies and 1 fourth place medal. Thank
you, OMAF students, for stepping out of your comfort zone and putting to the
test your skills against other students from around the region.
Results: Asya Walsh 1st in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Inji Walsh 4th in Forms,
3rd in Sparring; Mark Walsh (yes, this in Inji's and Asya's dad) 2nd in Forms,
1st in Sparring; Aaron Herring 3rd in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Trey Gannod 1st
in Forms, 3rd in Sparring; Kenna Charles 2nd in Forms, 1st in Sparring;
Hayden Charles 1st in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Caden Coffman 3rd in Forms,
3rd in Sparring; Holden Coffman 1st in Forms and 1st in Sparring; Adam Eaton
3rd in Forms, 1st in Sparring; Emily Eaton 2nd in Forms, 1st in Sparring; Sarah
Eaton 1st in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Abby Gray 1st in Forms and 1st in
Sparring; Joel Gray 2nd in Forms and 1st in Sparring!
Ohio Taekwondo Academy Tournament held at the Blue Ash Recreation
Center. Of the 14 athletes, 8 of them were first time competitors. 5 of the
first-timers' earned 1st place in at least one of their divisions. OMAF students
participated in 28 divisions and brought home 13 FIRST PLACE trophies, 8
second place trophies, 6 third place trophies and 1 fourth place medal. Thank
you, OMAF students, for stepping out of your comfort zone and putting to the
test your skills against other students from around the region.
Results: Asya Walsh 1st in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Inji Walsh 4th in Forms,
3rd in Sparring; Mark Walsh (yes, this in Inji's and Asya's dad) 2nd in Forms,
1st in Sparring; Aaron Herring 3rd in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Trey Gannod 1st
in Forms, 3rd in Sparring; Kenna Charles 2nd in Forms, 1st in Sparring;
Hayden Charles 1st in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Caden Coffman 3rd in Forms,
3rd in Sparring; Holden Coffman 1st in Forms and 1st in Sparring; Adam Eaton
3rd in Forms, 1st in Sparring; Emily Eaton 2nd in Forms, 1st in Sparring; Sarah
Eaton 1st in Forms, 2nd in Sparring; Abby Gray 1st in Forms and 1st in
Sparring; Joel Gray 2nd in Forms and 1st in Sparring!
| OHIO TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT blue ash, ohio November 5, 2011 |
Saturday, September 10th, 2011......... MARKERS' WALLY WORLD, LIBERTY, INDIANA
A day of friends, family, food and fun was enjoyed by all who attended the 2011 OXFORD MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS,
FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER BASH. This annual picnic and awards banquet was kicked-off with OMAF Students,
Instructors, friends and family members feasting on a wide variety of wonderful food as they enjoyed one another's
company. The meal was followed by the Annual Awards portion of the program.
LITTLE DRAGON AWARDS:
LITTLE DRAGON OF THE YEAR - JOAH BRIER
LITTLE DRAGON HARD WORKER AWARD - BENJAMIN HOLLEY
LITTLE DRAGON MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD - TIMOTHY HOLLEY.
TAEKWONDO LIGHT AWARDS (afternoon class):
TAEKWONDO LIGHT MASTERS' AWARD - MICHAEL BRIER
TAEKWONDO LIGHT STUDENT OF THE YEAR - TREVOR MARTZ
TAEKWONDO LIGHT HARD WORKER AWARD - AARON HERRING
TAEKWONDO LIGHT MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD - DILLON MARTZ.
TAEKWONDO AWARDS (evening class):
TAEKWONDO MASTERS' AWARD - DR. BARBARA GANNOD
TAEKWONDO STUDENT OF THE YEAR - LINDSEY ROBERTS
TAEKWONDO ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ADAM EATON
TAEKWONDO HARD WORKER AWARD - HOLDEN COFFMAN
TAEKWONDO MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD - CHERISH BOLT.
We have been blessed with many students that excel in and out of the taekwondo ring.
Following the awards portion of the program, OMAF students entertained all present
as they participated in a Talent contest. Several acts displayed various levels of talent and skills.
2011 OMAF TALENT SHOW AWARDS:
1ST PLACE - LINDSEY ROBERTS (vocals)
2ND PLACE - CHERISH BOLT (vocals)
3RD PLACE - JACOB RIED (saxophone)
Other Participants: Joshua Reid, Aaron Herring, Trey Gannod, Sarah Eaton & Gracie Heineman
Children and adults played on the giant slide, in the arcade, played miniature golf, hit some
balls at the driving range and in the batting cages and drove the go-carts at Markers Wally
World to finish off the day of fun and games.
A day of friends, family, food and fun was enjoyed by all who attended the 2011 OXFORD MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS,
FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER BASH. This annual picnic and awards banquet was kicked-off with OMAF Students,
Instructors, friends and family members feasting on a wide variety of wonderful food as they enjoyed one another's
company. The meal was followed by the Annual Awards portion of the program.
LITTLE DRAGON AWARDS:
LITTLE DRAGON OF THE YEAR - JOAH BRIER
LITTLE DRAGON HARD WORKER AWARD - BENJAMIN HOLLEY
LITTLE DRAGON MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD - TIMOTHY HOLLEY.
TAEKWONDO LIGHT AWARDS (afternoon class):
TAEKWONDO LIGHT MASTERS' AWARD - MICHAEL BRIER
TAEKWONDO LIGHT STUDENT OF THE YEAR - TREVOR MARTZ
TAEKWONDO LIGHT HARD WORKER AWARD - AARON HERRING
TAEKWONDO LIGHT MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD - DILLON MARTZ.
TAEKWONDO AWARDS (evening class):
TAEKWONDO MASTERS' AWARD - DR. BARBARA GANNOD
TAEKWONDO STUDENT OF THE YEAR - LINDSEY ROBERTS
TAEKWONDO ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ADAM EATON
TAEKWONDO HARD WORKER AWARD - HOLDEN COFFMAN
TAEKWONDO MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD - CHERISH BOLT.
We have been blessed with many students that excel in and out of the taekwondo ring.
Following the awards portion of the program, OMAF students entertained all present
as they participated in a Talent contest. Several acts displayed various levels of talent and skills.
2011 OMAF TALENT SHOW AWARDS:
1ST PLACE - LINDSEY ROBERTS (vocals)
2ND PLACE - CHERISH BOLT (vocals)
3RD PLACE - JACOB RIED (saxophone)
Other Participants: Joshua Reid, Aaron Herring, Trey Gannod, Sarah Eaton & Gracie Heineman
Children and adults played on the giant slide, in the arcade, played miniature golf, hit some
balls at the driving range and in the batting cages and drove the go-carts at Markers Wally
World to finish off the day of fun and games.
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| TAEKWONDO CLASS SCHEDULE |
Taekwondo Monday & Wednesday 4:15pm-5:30pm Monday-Friday 5:30pm-7pm Little Dragons Friday 4:45pm-5:25pm LITTLE DRAGON & TAEKWONDO PRE-TEST Friday, April 20th, 2018 during regular class times AHN TAEKWONDO CLASSIC April 28th, 2018 Mason, Ohio www.ahntaekwondo.com/tournaments |
| Schedule of Events |
| SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. |
| OMAF PROMOTION TEST Saturday, May 5th, 2018 / 3pm at Oxford Martial Arts & Fitness |